Weight Loss for Fertility

There's a secret sauce for weight loss, and it may not be what you think! Here's the deal: Weight loss is actually pretty straightforward from a biological perspective - it's all about calories in vs calories out. The tricky part is managing our desire for food, which is influenced by brain chemicals, food composition (especially sugar and flour), cultural traditions, societal norms, and ingrained...

Here at the Weight Loss for Fertility podcast community, we ❤️ the Hunger Scale. It's the BEST tool for non-restrictive, deprivation-free weight loss. 🍽️ Naturally thin people unknowingly use the hunger scale daily—no magic, no extra willpower. It's all about listening to their body's clear hunger signals. Good news: Those of us who aren't naturally thin can recalibrate our signals so it's easy to...

Ever feel like your brain is sabotaging your weight loss? On today's episode of the Weight Loss for Fertility podcast, we’re investigating thoughts and their out-sized impact on how we lose weight.   **Key Takeaways:** **Brains are Thought Machines:** They churn out ideas without value judgments, much like a lotto ball dispenser. **We Are Not Our Thoughts:** Just because we think something do...

In this episode of the Weight Loss for Fertility podcast, we talk about how to achieve permanent weight loss . . . by transforming behaviors with love and compassion and how to know it's working . . . by understanding the timeline of behavior change. Changing old habits can feel daunting, but we break it down in a way that's doable, gentle, and most importantly, lasting. 🥇 ***Here are some highli...

Are you ready to discover a key to weight loss that lasts? In this latest episode of the Weight Loss for Fertility podcast, we're diving even deeper into something incredibly powerful for sustainable weight loss: URGE WORK. If you've ever felt like food was calling your name or that you were compelled to eat something even though you really didn't want to, this episode is a must-listen. 🎧🌟 We're...

Summer's here, and with it may come a road trip or two 😉 But if we’re on a weight loss journey, navigating road trip food can be as challenging as finding a clean restroom on the highway! 🚗🍴 Let’s cruise through some top tips for healthy eating on the road: - **Vegetable Victory**: Anytime we spot veggies, we grab them! Salads, vegetable soups, and even an extra side of greens will help balance...

Ah, the joys of summer—a season filled with vacations, barbecues, and, unfortunately, the occasional summer cold. Just when you're all set to enjoy the sun, a sniffle or a wave of nausea can throw things off track. Today, we're tackling how to navigate sickness while staying true to the hunger scale and your goals. * Don’t Eat if You’re Not Hungry: When you're under the weather, your hunger cues c...

Traditional diets focus on food plans and exercise routines but if you've ever yo-yo weight gained, you know that doesn't last for long. Today on the Weight Loss for Fertility podcast we're unveiling the ONE skill that can transform your relationship with food and make weight loss effortless and permanent. 🌟 🎯 In This Episode you'll learn: - **The Magic Skill:** Discover the one essential skill...

Summer is officially here! And that means one thing–-vacations ⛱️ Whether it's a quick weekend getaway or a two-week adventure, navigating these fun-filled disruptions well means bringing home great memories not extra pounds. In past episodes, we've talked about thriving on the vacation itself.  Check out:    Episode 32: How to enjoy your vacation without compromising your weig...

This week on the pod, we delve into a topic that's crucial for anyone on a weight loss journey, especially if we're balancing the emotional rollercoaster of fertility treatments— comfort foods .  Whether it's mac and cheese, or those childhood favs like Doritos or Cheetos, comfort foods are not inherently evil.  They only become problematic when we use them as a crutch to manage emotions...

Ready to kick those cravings to the curb and reclaim leverage over eating?  🌟 Discover the hidden power of carbs on our brain by way of a recent personal story of overcoming the pull of processed sugar and flour.  Here are three essential takeaways from the episode: 1️⃣ Awareness is key: Recognizing how changes in eating habits impact our body (and the sooner the better) 2️⃣ Transition...

In this episode, we uncover the subtle yet powerful impact of the phrase "I can't have that" and how saying it can keep you stuck in diet mentality and yo-yo weight gain.  Discover how changing just a few words can shift your mindset from feeling restricted to feeling empowered. "I can't have that" is usually just the beginning of a longer, self-defeating monologue. We explore the rest of tha...

Hey, lovely listener!🌟 Ever felt overwhelmed by 'food noise'? Tune into this week's episode to hear what it might be telling you (it's not what you think 😉 ) and how to quiet that clamor.   You'll learn how to: 💕 Hone the Hunger Scale habit! Acknowledging the early signs of hunger can save you from a cascade of cravings and food fixations. 🍴 Master your mealtime! Find out how creating a f...

Ever found yourself uttering "I deserve this" while reaching for that slice of pizza after a rough day? You're not alone, and in today's episode of the Weight Loss for Fertility podcast we unpack why this is more about your brain than your stomach! We tackle "I deserve it" eating and how to manage this mental/emotional trap. Whether it's the pressures of fertility treatments or just the daily grin...

In order to enjoy sustainable weight loss we have to learn new skills. Learning new things can be, well, er, uncomfortable. I was reminded of that gem of an obvious statement recently when I decided to learn to play the mandolin.  In this episode of the Weight Loss for Fertility podcast I breakdown the 8 lessons I remembered as I awkwardly practiced my new skill (and I use the term loosely),...

If food is the highlight of our day…then, truth be told, we need to find a way to have a better day! Sustainable weight loss is only possible when food can take its rightful place in our day and life. Experiencing joy, pleasure and purpose in other parts of our day helps right size the food portion. Enjoying our food is a wonderful part of being on the planet, but when we’re relying on food for th...

Happy Spring! Spring is in the air and flowers are blooming. Time to switch out the closets to brighter colors and lighter clothing. And with that comes the bug to clean and organize–or is that just me? Spring is a great time to free up space from our homes and our bodies. Over the years, I’ve noticed how easily and often these two things go together.  How we do one thing is how we do everyth...

The tool I’m sharing today is the number one way you’ll be able to lose weight and keep it off forever. If you establish this habit, you’ll never be on the out-of-control yo-yo diet cycle again.  I call it a Food Date. It’s a weekly check-in, a dedicated time to reflect on your ongoing relationship with food. Ask these three questions: What worked? What didn’t? What will I do differently next...

The idea of “saving your appetite” is diet-mentality thinking that backfires every time. Our bodies don’t work like a math equation–we can’t deprive it in the morning to fill it past capacity in the evening. The needs and capacity are finite. Our brain, on the other hand, may want more at one special meal than another.  But the brain can’t make the stomach bigger or smaller by wishing it so....

If you’ve ever worried about meeting friends for Happy Hour when you’re trying to lose weight . . . If you’ve ever avoided bringing home Oreos from the market . . . If you’ve chosen Italian instead of Mexican so you didn’t have to sit in front of the basket of tortilla chips . . . Then this episode of the Weight Loss for Fertility podcast is for you. I’m sharing the powerful tool that will help yo...

Disruptions to our typical routine, such as a work conference, vacation or even an outing with a friend, can stir up some major food drama in our minds (especially when we’re trying to lose weight).  Today I’m sharing a great way to avoid this from happening altogether! S ecurity B lanket F ood. This SBF, something you plan for and have quick access to, acts as a safety net to prevent overhun...

Last week's episode “Hunger Scale Spotlight: +2” is the companion to this week’s episode, so as soon as you have a chance put it in your listening queue – you won’t want to miss it! If you’ve been around here for any length of time, you know that over-hunger leads to overeating, and overeating leads to weight gain or the inability to lose weight. So if we're trying to lose weight, overeating is th...

Today’s episode is the foundation and KEY to the hunger scale.  While each number is a whole world unto itself, +2 is the one that makes stopping overeating so much more simple and straightforward. This episode is all about +2--satisfied, not full. Here are 3 vital points to know about +2 on the Hunger Scale: Discomfort after eating means something has gone wrong. Nausea - Heartburn - Fullnes...

You, my sweet friend, are not lazy. I’m going to share a saying with you from Gary V. that stopped me in my tracks and changed my life, and hopefully it can change yours too.  ”You are not lazy, you just don’t like it.”  Many of us are so used to blaming ourselves for not joyously doing things we think we “should” do. Weight loss can be one of those things. The idea I want you to adopt i...

Whether you’re just starting out or finding yourself stuck in a weight loss plateau ….this episode is for you!  I share a powerful hack that will help YOU get unstuck. It’s not fasting or eliminating foods.  No food combos or cleanses.   It’s the one thing that if you succeed in doing, will not only change your relationship with food for good, it will also ease the rest of your...